JOHN BOOTHEAlligator Staff Writer After the Gators lone win in the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Patric Young sat next to his locker in the home dressing room of New Orleans Arery with a positive response. When asked if he was going to return next year for his junior season following Floridas nine-point win against Alabama on March 9, or whether he will go pro at 20 years old, Young declared, Yeah, Im back next year. Though Young has been known to be exceedingly candid with the media during his short career he also referred to Kentuckys players as out of shape headmatchup the next day the sophomore centers startling announcement still came as a surprise in the middle of the Gators efforts to claim the programs fourth SEC Tournament title. Both he and All-SEC freshman Brad Beal have long been considered potentially high selections in the NBA Draft, even before the season began. Curious if he had any insight on Beals upcoming decision, a reporter asked Young whether he had spoken with his teammate about his plans. Ill be back. I dont know about Brad, but I hope he is, Young replied. With the April 10 deadline for early entries and underclassmen to declare for the draft fast approaching, news that one of Floridas key building blocks for the teams future should have been a major revelation. But the very next day, Young sounded like a different person as about his earlier comments. On Saturday, he sat in a familiar position in front of reporters, but in a different locker room and, this time, following a disappointing loss to Kentucky in the conference semiHe was guarded and short in response. Young spoke softly and low enough that none of his answers inprevious verdict he came to regarding his future at Florida. I mean, Coach Donovan Its my decision, Young said. I mean, I really havent thought about it because the seasons not over yet. Young is right. The season still needs to be played out and so do the factors that will weigh on his and Beals draft status. Though Young again addressed his comments Thursday in Omaha, Neb., saying this time he has indeed decided to return for his junior season, recent NCAA Tournament history has proven that sustained success through the month of March could change all of that. During Floridas weekly press conference the Monday after Selectime on his own intentions. Describing his situation as almost a win-win scenario, Beal said sion will be at the conclusion of the season. Either way it goes, if I leave, I still played a great year of college, Beal said. I enjoyed it. If I stay, its only going to make me get better. Either way it goes, Im gaining something positive out of it. As a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament cornered in the bottom of the West region, Florida is entering a winnable game today in Omaha, Neb., against No. 10 seed Virginia. While a deep run in The Big Dance for the Gators would likely have to go through current national powers like No. 2-seed Missouri and top-seeded Michigan State, some analysts like UFs chances despite the team backing into the tournagames. Gators prospects in the region is college basketball analyst Doug Gottlieb, a for mer Oklahoma State point guard who has been working at ESPN since 2003. Gottlieb has publicly picked Florida to reach the Final Four, and he said an extended run could completely change the way NBA teams are looking at Beal and Young. order to help their stock is to win, Gottlieb said. If you go across the board and look at how many guys have gone to the Final Fours and been drafted, its really remarkable. Whether they can play or not is a different story. This season, Beal has tried to ing the most minutes of anyone on the roster. Coming out of St. Louis, Mo., as the No. 4 overall player in the country, according to Rivals.com, Beal has led Florida in points and 16 games. Though the 6-foot-3 guard is averaging 14.6 points per game and is rebounding 6.5 per contest, the large load he has carried as a freshBeal has struggled intermittently with turnovers and streaky 3-point shooting. Currently, DraftExpress.com ranks him as the 10th pick in the an especially thin class for backcourt players. I know hes a good student and I know hes smart enough to realize hes probably a year away from breaking through, Gottlieb said. Hes just inconsistent. But theyre going to take him. You know hes going in the top 10; everybody knows he can play. But is he ready? Or does he want to D-League? Gottlieb called Beal a player with limitless potential, a description he echoed for the 6-foot-9, 250-pound Young. Much like Beals current situation, Young gave thought to leaving after one season but stayed largely for academics. On March 6, he was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Last season, NBA rookies taken in the opening round of the draft made anywhere from $4.3 million in to just less than $1 million as the 30th overall choice. Young was projected in most mock drafts as a player who could have been selected in the late lottery round. After averaging 10.3 points and just 6.4 rebounds per game this year though, Youngs stock has somewhat slipped. Hes currently projected as the 21st overall pick by DraftExpress. com. Obviously, if hes not the most impressive physical specimen in college basketball, theres very few guys who could compare, Gottlieb said. For Patric Young, the M.O. is, Does he love the game or is he just blessed by God with this incredible body and skill so that he can just show up and do it? Each season, Billy Donovan har bors the same silent wish of every other Division I coach who is working with elite-level talent: He wants to see all of his players stay for the following season. But in his 16 years at Florida, Donovan has had 10 players depart early to pursue professional basketball. anybody leave. I wish these guys would stay here for four years, but thats not the real world anymore, Donovan said. And I think at times, these guys are presented with opportunities or decisions theyve got to make before their time is done here eligibility-wise. I try to support them in that. While Donovans main job is to make sure players like Young and Beal are concentrating on the team and not their draft positioning, he said sometimes the task can become more complicated when outside inI always worry about the agent situation and people trying to get to those guys a little bit, Donovan said. Its my responsibility to stay on top of the fact that they could be being pestered or someones trying to get close to them. Its not even that theres anything wrong or illegal going on. Its just more of keeping them focused on what they need to focus on. With Young hampered by tendinitis in his knee and a right ankle sprain for much of the second half of the season, Donovan has repeatedly called out the big man for inconsistency during practices and poor mental preparation for games. Im not saying this is Patric, but Ive been around enough players, there are some players that like what the game brings to them: notoriety, attention, to certain guys in the NBA, the money, Donovan said. Then there are guys that really want to be great in the game. NBA scouts have also noticed Youngs long lapses of energy and focus on the court, according to Gottlieb. If he cant practice or play in 32 games, how the hell are you going to play when we play 82 games? Gottlieb said. Though Donovan hasnt had to deal with many one-and-done types in the past, even the departures of upperclassmen like Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer, after they experienced success in the tournament, can put a strain on the program. We went through a hard time in recruiting when Noah and Horford and Brewer and those guys came back, Donovan said. You try and tell [recruits], Hey listen, theyre going to go, and all of a sudden one guy says, Well geez, Joakim Noah wouldve been the No. 1 pick after his sophomore year and he came back. Why wouldnt he come back again for his senior year? Donovan said that after winning two national championships with the core group of Noah, Horford and Brewer in 2006 and 2007, he spent more time re-recruiting them than he actually did coaching the three current NBA players. However, there has been no hint from Donovan that either Young or Beal has let thoughts of a potential professional career affect his cur rent play. Those guys are really levelheaded right now, Donovan said. They dont talk about it. With the draft deadline just more than three weeks away, discussing their intentions to make the jump to the NBA will have to become a priority for both players. Donovan is losing only one senior this season point guard Er ving Walker and is bringing in three guards for his 2012 class without any forwards or centers lined up to possibly replace Young or Beals impact on the boards. As the Gators prepare for their opening-round game today in what could be the beginning of a extended stay in the tournament or one that just lasts the weekend Donovan said both players have a clear understanding of how their performance going forward can shape their future. I think that they all realize that if our team does well, they do well. Contact John Boothe at jboothe@ alligator.org. Editor Matt Watts Assistant Editor John Boothe Cover Illustration Matt Watts Alligator Friday, March 16, 2012NCAATOURNAMENTTwo WaysAbout It Brett Le Blanc / Alligator StaffAveraging 14.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, Florida guard Brad Beal has been arguably the Gators best player this season. He was recognized as First Team All-SEC and awarded a spot on the All-SEC Freshman Team. Brett Le Blanc / Alligator StaffSophomore center Patric Young has faced questions about the NBA Draft since enrolling at Florida, however he has said publicly as of late that he plans to return to the Gators for his junior season. Either way it goes, if I leave, I still played a great year of college. I enjoyed it. If I stay, its only going to make me get better. Either way it goes, Im gaining something positive out of it.Brad Beal UF freshman guard

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VOLUME 106 ISSUE 118 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 Today We Inform. You Decide.Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida THE STUDENT INVOLVED WAS NOT INJURED. ADRIANNA PAIDASAlligator WriterA students experiment caused fumes from hazardous chemicals to leak into the air in Sisler Hall on Thursday night. The student, who did not want to identify himself, was conducting an experiment alone on the third said Gainesville Fire Rescue Lt. Gary Law. Although GFR called the incident a chemical spill, only fumes leaked where the incident happened. go to the hospital as a precautionary measure for fear of inhalation hazards, said GFR Lt. Steve Mueller. The student was working with a ride, hexane, triphenylphosphine and water. The experiment was conducted on a countertop under a hood, which leased into surrounding air. a lot worse. This was at least the third incident involving hazardous chemical reactions in Sisler Hall throughout 11 when a students vial exploded as he transferred it to a scale. The second was on Jan. 11 when a students chemical mixture exploded under a protective hood. GFR would not comment as to why chemical-related accidents keep happening in Sisler Hall. But its something that should Contact Adrianna Paidas at apaidas@alligator.org. Chris Alcantara contributed to this report.Man charged with stalking women and has a history of stalking, pg. 8. Phillips Center to host contortionist dance group84 /57 TYLER JETT Epsilon fraternity was arrested Thursday morning and charged with stealing almost $600 worth of plastic sheets from Home Depot. sophomore, was arrested around 3 a.m. on charges of resisting merchant detainment, grand theft and sheets in preparation for a pool party his fraternity is throwing this weekend, according to police. not return a message seeking comment. Carlos Gordian, president of the UF chapter leys status within the fraternity is under review, and he will meet Student charged with stealing from Home DepotMobley ADMINISTRATION ERIN JESTER Senate meeting. During the last days of the legislative session, charge market-rate tuition were approved and sent to Gov. Rick Scott. in $25 million to $30 million in additional revenue, cuts UF will face this year, Machen said. items like an $8.5 million reduction to retirement Machen addresses tuition hikes, faculty self-insuranceSEE THEFT, PAGE 8 SEE FACULTY, PAGE 8Brett Le Blanc / Alligator StaffA Gainesville Fire Rescue worker walks in front of Leigh Hall on Thursday evening. A leak of hazardous chemicals was reported on the third Fume leak marks third incident in Sisler since October This budget situation is the bleakest in the eight years that Ive been here.Bernie MachenUF PresidentFlorida is facing its toughest defensive test of the season today against Virginia in the NCAA Tourney. See story, page 15.

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News Today Subscription Rates: One Semester (Fall or Spring) $18 Summer Semester $10 Two Semesters (Fall or Spring) $35 Full Year (All Semesters) $40The Independent Florida Alligator is a student newspaper serving the University of Florida, pubThe Alligator The Alligator is The Alligator VOLUME 106 ISSUE 118 ISSN 0889-2423 The Alligator The Alligator 2, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 TODAYFORECAST WHATS HAPPENING?TSF performs 12 Hours of Improv and GatorNights! Today, noon to midnight Orange & Brew Help yourself to some laughs while helping fund cancer research. Theatre Strike Force is in the O&B from noon to midnight for its annual 12 Hours of Improv event. Make a donation and enjoy improv and sketch comedy. At 10 p.m., see TSFs GatorNights! performance to round out the evening. HerMANual Launch Party Today, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. O!O Garden Grille HerMANual, a new online magazine, will be hosting a launch party to celebrate its debut. There will be live music, raffle prizes, delicious refreshments and a Mr. and Ms. Congeniality contest. This event is free and open to the public. Prom dress drive begins Today to Friday Womens History Month is hosting the first prom dress drive benefiting Gainesville area high schools. Donate gently used prom/special occasion dresses to local high school students who might not otherwise be able to attend prom. Drop boxes will be located in all residence hall common areas. The Art of Google Books Commuter Lot Doctors Without Borders Student Organization is hosting a 5K called Dash for Doctors to raise money for the international Doctors Without Borders organization. There will be music, food and prizes. Register online at www. Active.com, keyword: Dash for Doctors to participate in the 5K and get a T-shirt. For more information, contact UFDWBSO@gmail.com. Got something going on? Want to see it in this space? Send an email with Whats Happening in the subject line to emorrow@alligator.org. To ensure publication in the next days newspaper, please submit the event before 5 p.m. Please model your submissions after above events. Improperly for matted Whats Happening submissions may not appear in the paper. Press releases will not appear in the paper. Today to April 3 Reitz Union, second floor gallery Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reception March 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Art of Google Books by Krissy Wilson is an imagecuration blog that values the adversaria chronicled in book digitization. The aim of the project is twofold: to recognize book digitization as rephotography and to promote the signs of use that accompany these texts as wor thy of study and exhibition. For more information, visit theartofgooglebooks.tumblr. com/exhibit. VISA International Month Today to April 7 Celebrate culture and diver sity with events including a pageant, fashion show and talent show. Visit www.ufvisa.org for more information. Dash For Doctors Saturday, 8:30 a.m.THUNDER STORMS 84/57 PARTLY CLOUDY 85/56 PARTLY CLOUDY 85/57 PARTLY CLOUDY 83/58 PARTLY CLOUDY 83/59 TUESDAY MONDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 ALLIGATOR, 3 ON CAMPUS KELSEY GRENTZERAlligator Contributing WriterThe third-generation iPad tablet debuts at the UF bookstore today, but students wont get a discount on the product. lease for Apple suppliers around the world. It is priced starting at $499. Jon Pitts, a trade manager at the UF bookstore, said the bookstore did not offer a preorder option for the iPad, and Apple did not give an exact number of iPads that would be shipped to the store. IPads have been popular at the bookstore in the past, Pitts said, and he expects the new one to sell out quickly. The new iPad features more vivid graphics, faster perfor and the ability to connect to 4G networks. It is offered in black or white and features the same 10-hour battery life as its predecessor, the iPad 2. Pitts said the new iPad is essentially a beefed-up iPad 2. The screen resolution is incredible, he said. Its higher tion TVs. According to Macworld Magazines website, iPads preordered through the Apple store are sold out, and high demand has led to shipping delays of two to three weeks for new orders. Corresponding with the third generation iPads release, the iPad 2 prices dropped on March 7, according to Apples website. A 16-gigabyte iPad 2 now starts at $399. Pitts said the price drop is likely to lead many students to choose the iPad 2 rather than the newer model. Twenty-year-old accounting junior Kelly Collar said she doesnt think the iPad will be a necessary purchase for her because she already has an iPhone. She said the upgraded iPad doesnt seem worth the extra cost. If I was going to buy one, I would buy an older one because I feel like it would be a much better value, Collar said. Sonya Sarkar, a 21-year-old economics junior, said the brand alone makes the cost worth it to her. I would buy it because I just love Apple, she said. And Id buy the newer one because it would have more features.UF bookstore gets new iPad today sans student discount KELLY PRICEAlligator Contributing WriterStudents will be able to see the Pilobolus dance company per form this weekend without turning their wallets inside-out. The company, known for its contortionists who form objects such as cars and trees with their bodies, will perform Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This is Pilobolus fourth trip to UF and part of the companys 40th anniversary tour. The company performed shadow works on Late Night with Conan OBrien and appeared in a Hyundai commercial and OK Gos All is Not Lost music video. Renee Jaworski, Pilobolus associate artistic director, said she hopes audience members will leave the performance inspired by the human body. We take what were capable of as humans and make it interesting, said Jaworski, a member of the Pilobolus team since 2000. Pilobolus, which is based in Washington Depot, Conn., has three artistic directors, 120 original works and about 25 dancers. The company creates three original productions every year. Phillips Center spokesman Todd Taylor said this is a great opportunity for students. Taylor said when Pilobolus came to the Phillips Center in 2008, 1,340 tickets were sold. He expects about 1,000 attendees on Sunday. Tickets are available online and cost $12 for UF students. General admission tickets range from $20 to $40. Phillips Center to host contortionist dance group I would buy it because I just love Apple.Sonya Sarkareconomics junior

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4, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 ON CAMPUS THE ASSOCIATED PRESSORLANDO Members of a self-described black militia group will attempt a citizens arrest on a white neighborhood watch leader who admitted to fatally shooting an unarmed African-American teen in an Orlando suburb, but has not been charged, a leader of the group said Thursday. Members of The New Black Liberation Militia plan to take 28-year-old George Zimmerman to federal authorities next week since local police havent acted, said Najee Muhammad, a leader of the militia group. Sanford police investigated but have declined for now to arrest Zimmerman, who says he acted in self-defense last month when he shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Police say they have no evidence to disprove his assertion. They have since turned the case over woman said it could be weeks before a depresent the case to a grand jury. An attorney for the teens family said they are discouraging actions such as what the militia proposed. They want justice at the hands of authoriCrump. Everybody has a right to peacefully assemble but we certainly want to leave any A spokesman for Sanford police didnt return an email seeking comment on the militia groups plans. Zimmerman has a disconnected number and couldnt be reached for comment. Moments before the shooting, Zimmer man had called police to report a suspicious person in the neighborhood. After a confrontation, he shot and killed Martin, who was walking back from a convenience store to a house in the Sanford neighborhood where Out of a population of 54,000, about 57 percent of Sanford residents are white and 31 percent are black, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. The median income is about $43,000. Martins family has criticized police for suit asking that the 911 tapes be released, but police said the tapes are part of the investigation and will only be released once the case. A spokeswoman for the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights group that monitors hate groups, said her organization didnt have any information on The New Black Liberation Militia. Photos on the site show men dressed in fatigues and berets. There is no mention of citizens arrests in Floridas criminal statutes but state courts have cited common law in establishing when such an arrest can be made. The crime has to be a felony. It has to be witnessed by the citizen making the arrest or the citizen must have probable cause that the person being ar rested is guilty of a felony. Orlando criminal defense attorney Patrick Cairns said members of the militia face a high legal hurdle in taking such action since they didnt witness a crime. They could be charged with false imprisonment if they detain Zimmerman.Militia group wants to arrest Fla. watch leader suspect MICHAEL SCOTT DAVIDSONAlligator Contributing Writer students were accepted into the UF Hall of Fame on Monday. The students were recognized for their commitment to improving the student experience, especially through campus leadership. Its literally the culmination of everything Ive done induction. He is pursuing a masters degree at UF in information systems and operations management. About 80 students competed for UFs highest recognition for student leaders by submitting an application, essay, resume and letter of recommendation to the selection committee. The eight members of the committee judged the aptrodicasa, assistant vice president of student affairs and chairwoman of the Committee. she said. Were looking for people that made a difference. Students accepted into the UF Hall of Fame this semespresident of Student Affairs. It was signed by the UF Hall of Fame selection committee. An induction ceremony will be held April 3 in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Inducted students pictures will join those of Stephen C. OConnell, Tim Tebow and other UF Hall of Fame the Reitz Union. applicant, was one of the undergraduate students accepted this year. He said he thought his essay about cooperating with students with different political beliefs as former Student Government Senate president gave him a competitive edge over other applicants. I think that because that lesson [rang] so true to me, it Lewis said he focused on improving the university through SG. As Student Senate president, he hosted the switch to electronic voting for SG elections. Interfraternity Council, said the award recognized his and his peers efforts to improve UF during their time as students. It shows that hard work, determination and passion pays off sometimes in ways you never would have exThe watch leader shot a 17-year-old in February I think that because that lesson [rang] so true to me, it really appealed to the selection committee.Micah LewisUF senior

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 ALLIGATOR, 5 THE TEMPLE WILL REMAIN ON CAMPUS THROUGH MARCH 24. JOY KINGAlligator Contributing WriterA life-size temple made of PVC pipes and cloth will take up most of the real estate on the Reitz Union North Lawn next week. Messiahs Mansion, a Christian organization from Har rah, Okla., began constructing a scale version of a biblical temple on the North Lawn late Wednesday night. When completed, the 75-by-100-foot model will stand 15 feet tall. Its a copy of Gods house in heaven, said Carolyn Leinneweber, director of Messiahs Mansion. The blueprint for the temple comes from the Book of Exodus in the Bible, she said. Leinneweber, 50, has been running Messiahs Mansion with her husband full-time since 2003. They received an invitation from UF SeventhDay Adventist group Baby Isaac and were given two days to complete the project. About 30 to 40 volunteers from Baby Isaac, Messiahs Mansion and Gainesville Seventh-Day Adventist Church are helping build the temple. They will give 15-minute tours of the tabernacle from Saturday through March 24. Tours will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday. Each project costs about $15,000 dollars and is funded entirely by donations, she said. Thomson Paris, vice president of Baby Isaac, said the group has been trying to get Messiahs Mansion to come to UF for more than a year. The religious museum will allow students to experience what life was like during biblical times, he said.Biblical temple to be built on North Lawn WADE MILLWARDAlligator Contributing WriterUF students can go Around the World in 30 Days with International Month, which ends in April. Volunteers for International Student Affairs, or VISA, is hosting the annual event that began this week. The student organization showcases different cultures. This years theme is Around the World in 30 Days. a Saturday pageant show. According to VISA President and English junior Alexandra Bargoot, 21, about 100 people attended Mondays opening ceremonies. This years budget for International Month is about $52,000, she said. Satvika Ponnavolu, International Month director and president of the Indian Student Association, said the are charged to attend. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The 21-year-old biology senior said the money will Kids Backpack Program. Bargoot said this is the 50th anniversary of the VISA talent show, which closes International Month on April 7. She said she expects about 3,500 people to attend.International Month kicks off on campusON CAMPUS KAT HARLANAlligator Contributing WriterAs St. Patricks Day revelers begin their celebrations in Midtown, Jason McKibben will be going bald for children with cancer. The political science freshman committed to having his head shaved today during the Freshman Leadership Councils St. Baldricks Day fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Flavet Field. During the event, participants known as shavees volunteer to have their heads shaved in support cer. They have the option to donate at least 8 to 10 inches of their hair. The St. Baldricks Foundation is a national organization that raises funds for childhood cancer research. As of Thursday evening, 15 shavees have raised $5,255. A few have raised more than $1,000 each. McKibben, whose blond hair just reaches his shoulders, said he has had long hair since his freshman ben said he was hesitant to shave his head and get rid of his beach bum look. I thought about it a little bit, he said. Its children with cancer. I dont really know how anyone can say no to that. McKibben said he was inspired by his high school physics teachers 2-year-old son, Greg Grasso, who underwent 21 chemotherapy treatments in the last 15 months for the cancer in his eyes. the same day that McKibben will have his head shaved. For more information, visit www. stbaldricks.org/events/uf.Volunteers to shave heads for child cancer Its children with cancer. I dont really know how any one can say no to that.Jason McKibbenfreshman

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Reader responseVote or post a message at www.alligator.orgThe views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator .The Alligator will be withheld if the writer shows just cause. We reserve the right to edit for length, grammar, style and libel. Send letters to letters@alligator.org, bring them to 1105 W. University Ave., or send them to P.O. Box 14257, Gainesville, FL 32604-2257. Columns of about 450 words about original topics and editorial cartoons are also welcome. Questions? Call 352-376-4458. Column EditorialFRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG/OPINIONS Joey Flechas EDITOR Emily Morrow MANAGING EDITOR Justin Hayes OPINIONS EDITOR84 TOTAL VOTES65% YES 35% NOThursdays question: Did you complete FAFSA? Todays question: Are you Irish?Ladies and gentleman, put on your green, get out your shamrocks, hide your gold from those greedy leprechauns, eat some corned beef n cabbage and have a pint of Guinn uh, green Kool-Aid, because tomorrows St. Pattys Day! Before you start celebrating the day of Irish cultural stereotypes (no, they really do drink a lot), take some time to read this weeks Gainesville-doesnt-really-need-an-excusebased-on-a-religious-holiday-commemorating-the-patronsaint-of-Ireland-to-party-but-well-take-it edition of ... Darts & LaurelsIn the spirit of this weekends festivities, we start by throwing a you-do-realize-that-just-because-its-green-doesntmean-its-Irish DART to the youngsters who indulge in green food coloring-tinted beverages instead of actual Irish brews. Have a nice stout or an Irish cream ale, not some gross green High Life. Despite the bill that passed the state legislature last week allowing UF and Florida State University to raise their tuition higher than the 15 percent annual limit, tuition at UF may not be rising as quickly as originally suspected. For stating that he would wait to increase tuition to national average rates until Fall 2013, we give a way-to-step-on-thebreaks LAUREL to UF President Bernie Machen Machen also said that he would initially only raise tuition to market rates for incoming freshmen. You may now release some of the pressure from your wallet. Got your brackets ready for the NCAA basketball tournament? So does the president of the United States. Well, sort of. For thinking that USF stood for the University of San Francisco and not the University of South Florida, we throw a hey-isnt-something-going-on-in-the-Middle-East DART to President Obama. The last thing you want to do in an election season is piss off Floridians. Finally, a controversial business plan developed by New tins South by Southwest technology convention had a lot of ference walking wireless hotspots. They paid the volunteers from the homeless shelter $20 a day and let them keep all of the donations given to them in return for using the wireless service. Contrary to the criticism and accusations of exploitation, were giving a what-an-innovative-way-to-make-the-homeless-visible-to-others-while-also-helping-them-make-somemoney LAUREL to BBH Labs and the homeless shelter Front Steps, which helped put this program together. The homeless volunteers were not forced to participate. Whats wrong with helping people make a few extra bucks? Have a fun and safe weekend, and be sure to check back next week.Imagine message often misunderstoodFollowing the 9/11 attacks in 2001, the country was, naturally, reeling emotionally. People were shocked almost 3,000 people dead, families torn apart, iconic American architecture and symbolism utterly destroyed, our proud military headquarters damaged. An attack of this magnitude hadnt been seen before. For the In that same month, according to a New York Times article, Clear Channel Communications, a company that owns the most AM and FM radio stations in America, internally circulated a list of de facto banned songs. When the lists circulation broke to the media, Clear Channel claimed it hadnt banned the songs outright, and that the songs had been graylisted, or put on a voluntary blacklist for individual stations to decide. The songs graylisted were deemed lyrically questionable. Artists whose songs were rumored to appear on the list included Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Louis Armstrong and Billy Joel. One popular song among them was Imagine by John Lennon. The songs message was so powerful that Neil Young performed it on America: A Tribute to Heroes, a huge TV fundraiser that aired 10 days after the attacks. There are debates about this song all the time. Some claim it is socialist in nature and therefore un-American. Clear Channel seemed to have agreed when it graylisted the song a completely wrong move. There is little doubt Imagine promotes world peace. It declares that without countries and religion, there would be nothing to kill or die for, and without possessions, there would be no need for greed or hunger. Lennon states that a world without these things would be a world with all the people living life in peace. Detractors like Clear Channel would say the hippie song disguises a sinister idea: that beneath the overt people-sitting-Indian-style-in-a-circle-holding-hands-andchanting-kumbaya message lies some sort of socialist propaganda. Theyd say Lennon was calling for people to give up on religion, the moral compass of life, and become atheist, anarchicountry and let go of the material possessions they worked hard for so everyone could eat and live in a more equal station of life. The people who think this just dont get it. In truth, underlying the world peace message, Lennon subtly and profoundly pointed out lack of a better term) to discriminate against people based on manmade conceptions, and that fact ultimately divides people. Lennon pointed out religion, country and posses countries. Man makes material possessions, and material possessions are a function of money, another device made by man. Its precisely through these boxes, which we manufactured ourselves, that society has conditioned us to judge people. Weve been taught to hate. Consider religious wars like the Crusades and the soonIslamophobia. Countries that go to war to improve their positions virtually every single war. Consider prejudices made about entire peoples because of their government. Are the people who live in China genuinely bad people or does their government simply pose a threat to our government? Consider how jealous people can be when their classmates, neighbors or coworkers get new cars, and consider how that jealousy breeds resentment. Resist the society-made boxes and the pull to place people in them. We are all humans sharing one earth with similar capacities and struggles. Imagine that with compassion and understanding, we can solve problems and change the world. If more people understood John Lennons Imagine, the world would indeed live as one. Chris Ceresa is a math and classics junior at UF. His column appears on Fridays. Chris Ceresaopinions@alligator.org

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 ALLIGATOR, 7 As we get closer to graduation, more of us are looking to make the kind of money weve never seen in our lives at new jobs. Friends all around me are getting the dreaded boot from their parents. No more phone coverage, car insurance or food money. Most people have no clue how to manage money, and they UF grads entering the real world should establish a plan now to save for big goals such as retirement and a home and steer clear of salespeople of all stripes. panys 401(k) plan. Finances might bore you, but commit to contributing at least until the company wont match anymore and choose the lowest cost stock index fund if you have one. At about 9 percent annual return, large U.S. company stock has returned more than it did in the past 25 years or so. Investing $10,000 at 22 is like investing $67,275 at age 42. ing Administration require a 5 percent down payment. It might take a while to get together $10,000 for a $200,000 house unless you put away a small amount of money per month for about 48 months for that purpose. If you want a private loan so you wont have to pay extra for private mortgage insurance, you need 20 percent down. So start saving for the future as soon as you start a new job. yers and the like pass the arduous processes required to get the big bucks, many tend to immediately buy the big stuff like houses, boats, luxury cars and more. If youre making $50,000 a year, If buying a house right out of school is a bad decision, then I think buying a brand new car for more than $25,000 has to be worse. Nothing loses its value faster than a new car. as much as any extravagant fragrance youve purchased. If you must have a car, look for something 1 to 4 years old so someone else can take the $10,000 to $20,000 price drop. Did you go to Career Fair and see that Northwestern Mutual was hiring, or read that the Modern Woodmen have panies are hiring insurance salespeople, which costs next to nothing. ucts such as whole life, universal life and more. cial product he or she is selling. commission for each elephant they kill, so let the buyer beware. Once you start a family, it will make sense to have a term life insurance, but whole life insurance is usually sold as an investment, and its not a very good one. In general, you want to protect against massive losses that cy, ask for a high deductible because losing $100 shouldnt make you lose sleep, but losing $100,000 should and thats what you need protection for. manager approaches you to do something, please ask him nancial salespeople. ticket items, and beware of anyone who wants to sell you I know its tough to give up all those perks our parents have been giving us for the past 22 years of our lives. You might start by asking Siri if that new iPhone is really necessary. Travis Hornsby is a statistics and economics senior at UF. His column regularly appears on Mondays.Guest column Travis Hornsbyopinions@alligator.org

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with a standards board. I just heard about this situation a few hours ago, Gordian said. Ive been in meetings all evening and havent had time to get to the bottom of what happened. Mobley worked with two other people, according to Gainesville Police, whose investigation is still in progress. Other arrests are more than likely forthcoming, said GPD spokeswoman Cpl. Angelina Valuri. At about 6 p.m. Wednesday, Mobley and the two other people planned to steal six boxes of Black Roll Out Plastic Sheeting from the Home Depot at 5150 NW 13th St, police said. The three men loaded the sheets on a cart near the garden center exit, and Mobley distracted a cashier as the other two people rolled the cart to the parking lot. surveillance video, according to police. Earlier Wednesday, employees from the Home Depot on Northwest 75th Street warned the employees of the Northwest 13th Street location about the three suspicious people. Workers at the 75th Street store followed three people around the store before they left without buying anything. In the parking lot at the 13th Street store, Mobley and the other two people loaded the sheets into cer Gaylord Wagaman confronted them. They took the sheets out of the car and lingered for a few minutes, according to police. But the three suspects then got back in the car and drove off, hopping a curb and almost hitting several vehicles before speeding off on Northwest 13th Street. Wagaman was on the phone with 911 when they left. From the surveillance video, GPD determined the car belonged to another fraternity member, whose name was not released. Thursday morning, and he turned himself in at the GPD Criminal Investigations Building. Contact Tyler Jett at tjett@alligator. org and Samantha Shavell at sshavell@ alilgator.org.Suspect worked with two other people, police say8, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 Faculty members talked insuranceHowever, even if the governor approves market-rate tuition, it probably wouldnt be imposed in the fall, Machen said. Going straight to the market rate would mean an increase of about 40 percent. Machen said to be fair, hed rather wait until Fall 2013 to allow families considering UF to plan for the cost. Another side of the plan would introduce the same amount for tuition throughout their degree programs so families can plan for similar expenses over four years. Tuition would increase with incoming freshman classes. During the meeting, Machen opened the GatorCare. Some were concerned about whether offcampus and retired faculty would be covered under the plan. Machen said they would. Wherever you are, we got you covered, he said. Machen encouraged faculty to keep voicing their concerns and suggestions. He said the only everyone is if they continue to share. Bernard Mair, associate provost for undergraduate affairs, and Dave Kratzer, associate vice president for student affairs, gave an update on the anti-hazing task force. Mair and Kratzer said people will soon be able to look up organizations conduct history online to see if a hazing complaint has been made against it. We want to be very transparent and very clear with our students, Kratzer said. FACULTY, from page 1Machen THEFT, from page 1CRIME TYLER JETTAlligator Staff WriterGregory M. Milner pushed a key into the front door of the apartment around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and tried to open it. The key didnt Open the door, Milner said, according to Gainesville Police. I know youre in there. One of the women called 911. Milner, who he got one that worked, but the deadbolt was locked. arrived, and Milner was arrested on four counts of stalking. Milner, 29, is being held at the Alachua County Jail in lieu of a $400,000 bond. Stephanie Coronado, a psychology senior, lives at The Estates with three other girls. They didnt use to lock the deadbolt. They covered the handle in tape to remind them. We basically had a rule: Dont use it, said Stephanie Coronado, a psychology senior. We were afraid one of us would get stuck outside. Then, we met Greg. Before Milner showed up at their doorstep Wednesday, Coronado and Gianessa Nieto, an exploratory freshman, were preparing to go to -Man charged with stalking womenSEE S TALK, P A GE 9

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ing in the keyhole, they assumed a roommate was coming home. It was only a matter of seconds, Coronado said. We were about to leave. Thats scary as hell. in mid-January. While she was in the apartment complexs up a conversation with her. He talked for about an hour about a thesis he was writing about massage therapy, she said. and the other two roommates: Jillian Koenig, a business freshman, and Alisha Badger, a Santa Fe student. While the women were exercising together in their knocked on the door and asked if they were in a band. He lingered at the door, Coronado said, but he eventually left. peared almost everywhere. Any time were at the pool, any time were at the gym, he said. We dont know where he comes from. He knocked on the door again in early February and told them their parents were downstairs, waiting to greet them. One of the women called never contact the victims again, according to police. when they walked outside, and his actions culminated Wednesday. The women were frightened thinking about how They are also angry at The was on probation for a stalking charge in January 2008, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. An employee told the women the complex does not do background checks on its residents, Badger said. an Estates manager offered to let the women move to another apartment within the complex. Thats not good enough, they said. They want out out of The Estates and out of their leases. A woman at The Estates call center said Thursday night it was too late for the Alligator to get a comment concerning the womens situation. Koenig was especially worried. In January, she signed a lease for next year. Contact Tyler Jett at tjett@ alligator.org.Man had stalking record ALLIGATOR, 9 Elizabeth Hamilton / AlligatorWall Must FallAyesha Sayed, a 19-year-old criminology, sociology and psychology major, chants Free Palestine with other members of Students for Justice in Palestine on the Plaza of the Americas on Thursday afternoon. STALK, from page 8Milner

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 WWW.ALLIGATORSPORTS.ORG Follow us on TwitterFor live in-game updates and analysis from Floridas trip to the NCAA Tournament, follow beat writer John Boothe (@jjboothe), staff writer Greg Luca (@GregLuca) and Matt Watts (@WattMatts). alligatorSports.orgFor all the latest on Gators sports this weekend, including stories on the NCAA Tournament and the lacrosse, tennis and gymnastics teams, please visit alligatorSports.org. Hannah Rogers and the Gators softball team kicks off a series against Southeastern Conference foe South Carolina today at home. See story at alligatorSports.org. Brett Le Blanc / Alligator StaffFlorida and point guard Erving Walker (center) will be facing its toughest defense test of the season in Fridays NCAA Tournament game against No. 10 Virginia, which limits opponents to just 53.7 points per game. UVA ALLOWING TEAMS TO SHOOT JUST 29.5 PERCENT FROM 3-POINT RANGE. JOHN BOOTHEAlligator Staff Writer losses this season against some of the nations most highly regarded defenses, the Gators thought they were prepared for anything an NCAA Tournament team could possibly throw at them. Ohio State featuring Big Ten steals leader Aaron Craft, who helped the Buckeyes pilfer Florida for 16 2-3 zone defense forced 20 against the Gators. In conference play, the chalfacing Kentucky and Anthony Dathe regular season as a top-25 debeen as stingy ahead of the NCAA Tournament as Virginias packline defense. (23-10) tip off against the No. 10 Omaha, Neb., at 2:10 p.m., they will be shooting on, statistically, real strength of their team how well they defend, how they help each other, the pressure they apyou look at their team throughout the course of the year, they are team. Virginias scoring defense, game, is ranked second in the less than 50 points, the most by an Atlantic Coast Conference team dating back to the beginning of the shot-clock era. line defense which was created coach Tony Bennetts father, Dick attempts to compensate for a lack of athleticism by clogging the paint and placing its own players around an imaginary, 16-foot arc Gators facing tough defensive challenge in opening game TOM GREENAlligator Staff Writer When Jeff Driskel enrolled at Flor ida last January, the nations top-ratduring spring practice; he admittedly had no idea what he was doing. One forgettable freshman seator later, Driskel said he feels much more comfortable as he battles fellow sophomore Jacoby Brissett for the Gators starting job. Any time you get any experience, youre going to be a lot more comfortable, Driskel said. I came in not knowing too much kinda just throwing the ball around. But [Wednesdays] practice I felt a lot more comfortable. Both Driskel and Brissett spoke to and while both were tight-lipped ton Dunbar wasnt rep. Although the sophomore signalcallers are splitting time within the offense, and coach Will Muschamp said he has no timetable for naming a starter, Wednesdays practice marked a step forward for Driskel, Driskel, Brissett speak for BASEBALL BRYAN HOLTAlligator Writer this weekend looking like a shell of the Southeastern Conference baseball power house people tend to think of when the Commodores are discussed. statistic. more runs (101) or committed more errors (30). Mike Zunino said. You could be going bad and then the next thing you know it clicks and they could go on a run. Its something that we cannot take for granted. While the Commodores may not march in with the best resume in hand, they will ar normalcy and consistency. Thats because starting on Friday night will be left-handed place to start 2012. 23.1 innings of work, with his only loss this season coming in an 8-3 defeat on opening night to Stanford, the nations No. 2 team. But it will not only be Ziomeks skill set the Gators trouble. While it would be considered nitpicking to claim full-blown weakteam. Of Floridas top-four leaders in batting Florida not overlooking Vandy despite poor season startSEE BASEBALL, P A GE 18 SEE FOOTBALL, P A GE 18 SEE HOOPS, P A GE 16Driskel

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16, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 JOE MORGANAlligator Staff Writer The Gators return to March Madness was shrouded in uncertainty throughout an up-anddown season. After falling to Kentucky 71-67 eastern Conference Tournament on March 2, Florida had to wait 10 days to learn its postseason fate. Not until Monday did UF p.m., returning to The Big Dance After more than a week of tweaking their game and hoping for the chance to play for a national championship, the Gators ahead of them in the Buckeyes. Not only could UF move for iar. Like the Gators, the Buckeyes employ three-guard lineups, running a guard-oriented offense that gets the majority of its points They kind of do the same thing we do as far as using onna Allen added. Just practicing against that, with us using it as our strength, we already know how to guard and what we want However, that is where the similarities end for Florida and The two squads differences NCAA Tournament. While the Gators were happy just to get into The Big Dance, the Buckeyes expected more than a No. 8 seed from the selection committee after Big Ten Conference. a little disappointed with their UF already faces a tall task in the Gators will face this season. They are 2-8 in those games. Additionally, the Buckeyes game, respectively. Its a huge challenge for the Jordan Jones said. Its two of the similar styles, something that has encouraged the Gators in their preparation for the Buckeyes. Theres a comfort level just with the terminology of uncause its the same sort of things youre harping on and trying to facing a game against the naand Baylor, the tournaments No. 1 overall seed. Florida has not advanced past when the Gators advanced to the Contact Joe Morgan at joemorgan@alligator.org.Gators readying for NCAA Tournament, guard-heavy BuckeyesButler Cavaliers limping into tourney after injuries to bench players Virginias defenders wont cross that line until the UF player theyre guarding receives a pass. If Brad Beal or Kenny Boynton attempt to drive the lane, the Cavaliers teams that dont necessarily do exactly the similar philosophies, similar mindsets in comes teams like the guard-heavy Gators to settle for jump shots, the Cavaliers have since 2007, though, the low-scoring Cava17 season-ending left foot injury to freshman sixth man Malcolm Brogdon. Less than a month earlier, they also lost injury, from which he has yet to return. a seven-man rotation, Virginia has scaled fense to a near crawl. The Cavaliers went per game good for 10th in the ACC. Contact John Boothe at jboothe@alligator. org. HOOPS, from page 15Similar nature of teams helping Florida prepare UF Bask etball

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who struggled mightily during his freshman campaign but will get a clean slate under new offensive coordinator Brent Pease. Despite battling through spring practice last year, Driskel entered the 2011 season No. 2 on the Gators depth chart behind redshirt senior John Brantley. He made his collegiate debut against Florida Atlantic, completing 4 of 6 passes for 42 yards and an interception in second-half garbage time. But nearly a month later, when Brantley sprained his ankle at the end of the called upon and looked just as lost as he said he was in the spring. I want to say that I was calm, but Id be lying, Driskel said. I was a little nervous. It was a big stage; I should have been more prepared. Driskel vows he will be more prepared this year, adding he is more maoffense, which is remaining largely the same under Pease apart from tweaked terminology and more shifts and presnap motions. First, Driskel must beat out Brissett, who took over the backup job following the Alabama game and looked far more poised running Floridas offense than Driskel did in his limited action. To be honest I wasnt (nervous), Brissett said. I mean, throughout practice I kind of like put myself in situations in my head like if it was a real game, and when I went out there I dont think I felt anything. the backup, even earning time as the Gators goal-line quarterback when Brantleys ankle was still recovering. Neither quarterback put up impressive numbers as freshmen, but regardless of results, Muschamp said the experience both gained last season will pay dividends moving forward, and he sees the intangibles both need to be great quar terbacks. Ive said it before: Unfortunately they played for us [last] year; fortunately they played for us [last] year, Muschamp said. Its two-fold. Its not an indictment on either young man. I think theyre really good players, but playing as a freshman at that position is different. Its different than any other position. Contact Tom Green at tgreen@alligator. org. 20, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 UF CommunicationsSophomore quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett (left) and Jeff Driskel (right) spoke to the media F OOTBALL, from page 15Of Floridas 27 home runs this season, 15 have come from left-handed batters, eight have come from righties and four have come courtesy of freshman Taylor Gushue, one of two switch-hitters on the team. We have a lot of lefties and we just have to battle and compete every at-bat, Zunino said. I think were doing a great job of that this year. Although Floridas team batting average is .312, its team average against left-handed pitching is a notch lower at .298 not a sign of serious troubles by any means but a slight note when dealing with a team that has won 14 straight games by an average of 5.4 runs and is hitting .323 in March. throws hard but also has an unorthodox delivery, something they learned during his freshman season when he held them hitless during 2.1 innings of relief over three appearances. This time, there wont be any surprises, and senior right Weve got a few hard-throwing lefties on our squad, too, so I think seeing those guys in the fall and spring is prise us. Etc.: For the third straight weekend, sophomore righthander Jonathon Crawford will be Floridas Sunday starter as the Gators continue to hold sophomore Karsten Whitson out of action for what UF coach Kevin OSullivan has called precautionary reasons. BASEBALL, from page 15 Nothing is going to surprise us.Preston Tucker

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JOHN BOOTHEAlligator Staff Writer After the Gators lone win in the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Patric Young sat next to his locker in the home dressing room of New Orleans Arery with a positive response. When asked if he was going to return next year for his junior season following Floridas nine-point win against Alabama on March 9, or whether he will go pro at 20 years old, Young declared, Yeah, Im back next year. Though Young has been known to be exceedingly candid with the media during his short career he also referred to Kentuckys players as out of shape headmatchup the next day the sophomore centers startling announcement still came as a surprise in the middle of the Gators efforts to claim the programs fourth SEC Tournament title. Both he and All-SEC freshman Brad Beal have long been considered potentially high selections in the NBA Draft, even before the season began. Curious if he had any insight on Beals upcoming decision, a reporter asked Young whether he had spoken with his teammate about his plans. Ill be back. I dont know about Brad, but I hope he is, Young replied. With the April 10 deadline for early entries and underclassmen to declare for the draft fast approaching, news that one of Floridas key building blocks for the teams future should have been a major revelation. But the very next day, Young sounded like a different person as about his earlier comments. On Saturday, he sat in a familiar position in front of reporters, but in a different locker room and, this time, following a disappointing loss to Kentucky in the conference semiHe was guarded and short in response. Young spoke softly and low enough that none of his answers inprevious verdict he came to regarding his future at Florida. I mean, Coach Donovan Its my decision, Young said. I mean, I really havent thought about it because the seasons not over yet. Young is right. The season still needs to be played out and so do the factors that will weigh on his and Beals draft status. Though Young again addressed his comments Thursday in Omaha, Neb., saying this time he has indeed decided to return for his junior season, recent NCAA Tournament history has proven that sustained success through the month of March could change all of that. During Floridas weekly press conference the Monday after Selectime on his own intentions. Describing his situation as almost a win-win scenario, Beal said sion will be at the conclusion of the season. Either way it goes, if I leave, I still played a great year of college, Beal said. I enjoyed it. If I stay, its only going to make me get better. Either way it goes, Im gaining something positive out of it. As a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament cornered in the bottom of the West region, Florida is entering a winnable game today in Omaha, Neb., against No. 10 seed Virginia. While a deep run in The Big Dance for the Gators would likely have to go through current national powers like No. 2-seed Missouri and top-seeded Michigan State, some analysts like UFs chances despite the team backing into the tournagames. Gators prospects in the region is college basketball analyst Doug Gottlieb, a for mer Oklahoma State point guard who has been working at ESPN since 2003. Gottlieb has publicly picked Florida to reach the Final Four, and he said an extended run could completely change the way NBA teams are looking at Beal and Young. order to help their stock is to win, Gottlieb said. If you go across the board and look at how many guys have gone to the Final Fours and been drafted, its really remarkable. Whether they can play or not is a different story. This season, Beal has tried to ing the most minutes of anyone on the roster. Coming out of St. Louis, Mo., as the No. 4 overall player in the country, according to Rivals.com, Beal has led Florida in points and 16 games. Though the 6-foot-3 guard is averaging 14.6 points per game and is rebounding 6.5 per contest, the large load he has carried as a freshBeal has struggled intermittently with turnovers and streaky 3-point shooting. Currently, DraftExpress.com ranks him as the 10th pick in the an especially thin class for backcourt players. I know hes a good student and I know hes smart enough to realize hes probably a year away from breaking through, Gottlieb said. Hes just inconsistent. But theyre going to take him. You know hes going in the top 10; everybody knows he can play. But is he ready? Or does he want to D-League? Gottlieb called Beal a player with limitless potential, a description he echoed for the 6-foot-9, 250-pound Young. Much like Beals current situation, Young gave thought to leaving after one season but stayed largely for academics. On March 6, he was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Last season, NBA rookies taken in the opening round of the draft made anywhere from $4.3 million in to just less than $1 million as the 30th overall choice. Young was projected in most mock drafts as a player who could have been selected in the late lottery round. After averaging 10.3 points and just 6.4 rebounds per game this year though, Youngs stock has somewhat slipped. Hes currently projected as the 21st overall pick by DraftExpress. com. Obviously, if hes not the most impressive physical specimen in college basketball, theres very few guys who could compare, Gottlieb said. For Patric Young, the M.O. is, Does he love the game or is he just blessed by God with this incredible body and skill so that he can just show up and do it? Each season, Billy Donovan har bors the same silent wish of every other Division I coach who is working with elite-level talent: He wants to see all of his players stay for the following season. But in his 16 years at Florida, Donovan has had 10 players depart early to pursue professional basketball. anybody leave. I wish these guys would stay here for four years, but thats not the real world anymore, Donovan said. And I think at times, these guys are presented with opportunities or decisions theyve got to make before their time is done here eligibility-wise. I try to support them in that. While Donovans main job is to make sure players like Young and Beal are concentrating on the team and not their draft positioning, he said sometimes the task can become more complicated when outside inI always worry about the agent situation and people trying to get to those guys a little bit, Donovan said. Its my responsibility to stay on top of the fact that they could be being pestered or someones trying to get close to them. Its not even that theres anything wrong or illegal going on. Its just more of keeping them focused on what they need to focus on. With Young hampered by tendinitis in his knee and a right ankle sprain for much of the second half of the season, Donovan has repeatedly called out the big man for inconsistency during practices and poor mental preparation for games. Im not saying this is Patric, but Ive been around enough players, there are some players that like what the game brings to them: notoriety, attention, to certain guys in the NBA, the money, Donovan said. Then there are guys that really want to be great in the game. NBA scouts have also noticed Youngs long lapses of energy and focus on the court, according to Gottlieb. If he cant practice or play in 32 games, how the hell are you going to play when we play 82 games? Gottlieb said. Though Donovan hasnt had to deal with many one-and-done types in the past, even the departures of upperclassmen like Joakim Noah, Al Horford and Corey Brewer, after they experienced success in the tournament, can put a strain on the program. We went through a hard time in recruiting when Noah and Horford and Brewer and those guys came back, Donovan said. You try and tell [recruits], Hey listen, theyre going to go, and all of a sudden one guy says, Well geez, Joakim Noah wouldve been the No. 1 pick after his sophomore year and he came back. Why wouldnt he come back again for his senior year? Donovan said that after winning two national championships with the core group of Noah, Horford and Brewer in 2006 and 2007, he spent more time re-recruiting them than he actually did coaching the three current NBA players. However, there has been no hint from Donovan that either Young or Beal has let thoughts of a potential professional career affect his cur rent play. Those guys are really levelheaded right now, Donovan said. They dont talk about it. With the draft deadline just more than three weeks away, discussing their intentions to make the jump to the NBA will have to become a priority for both players. Donovan is losing only one senior this season point guard Er ving Walker and is bringing in three guards for his 2012 class without any forwards or centers lined up to possibly replace Young or Beals impact on the boards. As the Gators prepare for their opening-round game today in what could be the beginning of a extended stay in the tournament or one that just lasts the weekend Donovan said both players have a clear understanding of how their performance going forward can shape their future. I think that they all realize that if our team does well, they do well. Contact John Boothe at jboothe@ alligator.org. Editor Matt Watts Assistant Editor John Boothe Cover Illustration Matt Watts Alligator Friday, March 16, 2012NCAATOURNAMENTTwo WaysAbout It Brett Le Blanc / Alligator StaffAveraging 14.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, Florida guard Brad Beal has been arguably the Gators best player this season. He was recognized as First Team All-SEC and awarded a spot on the All-SEC Freshman Team. Brett Le Blanc / Alligator StaffSophomore center Patric Young has faced questions about the NBA Draft since enrolling at Florida, however he has said publicly as of late that he plans to return to the Gators for his junior season. Either way it goes, if I leave, I still played a great year of college. I enjoyed it. If I stay, its only going to make me get better. Either way it goes, Im gaining something positive out of it.Brad Beal UF freshman guard

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VOLUME 106 ISSUE 118 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 Today We Inform. You Decide.Not officially associated with the University of Florida Published by Campus Communications, Inc. of Gainesville, Florida THE STUDENT INVOLVED WAS NOT INJURED. ADRIANNA PAIDASAlligator WriterA students experiment caused fumes from hazardous chemicals to leak into the air in Sisler Hall on Thursday night. The student, who did not want to identify himself, was conducting an experiment alone on the third said Gainesville Fire Rescue Lt. Gary Law. Although GFR called the incident a chemical spill, only fumes leaked where the incident happened. go to the hospital as a precautionary measure for fear of inhalation hazards, said GFR Lt. Steve Mueller. The student was working with a ride, hexane, triphenylphosphine and water. The experiment was conducted on a countertop under a hood, which leased into surrounding air. a lot worse. This was at least the third incident involving hazardous chemical reactions in Sisler Hall throughout 11 when a students vial exploded as he transferred it to a scale. The second was on Jan. 11 when a students chemical mixture exploded under a protective hood. GFR would not comment as to why chemical-related accidents keep happening in Sisler Hall. But its something that should Contact Adrianna Paidas at apaidas@alligator.org. Chris Alcantara contributed to this report.Man charged with stalking women and has a history of stalking, pg. 8. Phillips Center to host contortionist dance group84 /57 TYLER JETT Epsilon fraternity was arrested Thursday morning and charged with stealing almost $600 worth of plastic sheets from Home Depot. sophomore, was arrested around 3 a.m. on charges of resisting merchant detainment, grand theft and sheets in preparation for a pool party his fraternity is throwing this weekend, according to police. not return a message seeking comment. Carlos Gordian, president of the UF chapter leys status within the fraternity is under review, and he will meet Student charged with stealing from Home DepotMobley ADMINISTRATION ERIN JESTER Senate meeting. During the last days of the legislative session, charge market-rate tuition were approved and sent to Gov. Rick Scott. in $25 million to $30 million in additional revenue, cuts UF will face this year, Machen said. items like an $8.5 million reduction to retirement Machen addresses tuition hikes, faculty self-insuranceSEE THEFT, PAGE 8 SEE FACULTY, PAGE 8Brett Le Blanc / Alligator StaffA Gainesville Fire Rescue worker walks in front of Leigh Hall on Thursday evening. A leak of hazardous chemicals was reported on the third Fume leak marks third incident in Sisler since October This budget situation is the bleakest in the eight years that Ive been here.Bernie MachenUF PresidentFlorida is facing its toughest defensive test of the season today against Virginia in the NCAA Tourney. See story, page 15.

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News Today Subscription Rates: One Semester (Fall or Spring) $18 Summer Semester $10 Two Semesters (Fall or Spring) $35 Full Year (All Semesters) $40The Independent Florida Alligator is a student newspaper serving the University of Florida, pubThe Alligator The Alligator is The Alligator VOLUME 106 ISSUE 118 ISSN 0889-2423 The Alligator The Alligator 2, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 TODAYFORECAST WHATS HHAPPENING?TSF performs 12 Hours of Improv and GatorNights! Today, noon to midnight Orange & Brew Help yourself to some laughs while helping fund cancer research. Theatre Strike Force is in the O&B from noon to midnight for its annual 12 Hours of Improv event. Make a donation and enjoy improv and sketch comedy. At 10 p.m., see TSFs GatorNights! performance to round out the evening. HerMANual Launch Party Today, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. O!O Garden Grille HerMANual, a new online magazine, will be hosting a launch party to celebrate its debut. There will be live music, raffle prizes, delicious refreshments and a Mr. and Ms. Congeniality contest. This event is free and open to the public. Prom dress drive begins Today to Friday Womens History Month is hosting the first prom dress drive benefiting Gainesville area high schools. Donate gently used prom/special occasion dresses to local high school students who might not otherwise be able to attend prom. Drop boxes will be located in all residence hall common areas. The Art of Google Books Commuter Lot Doctors Without Borders Student Organization is hosting a 5K called Dash for Doctors to raise money for the international Doctors Without Borders organization. There will be music, food and prizes. Register online at www. Active.com, keyword: Dash for Doctors to participate in the 5K and get a T-shirt. For more information, contact UFDWBSO@gmail.com. Got something going on? Want to see it in this space? Send an email with Whats Happening in the subject line to emorrow@alligator.org. To ensure publication in the next days newspaper, please submit the event before 5 p.m. Please model your submissions after above events. Improperly for matted Whats Happening submissions may not appear in the paper. Press releases will not appear in the paper. Today to April 3 Reitz Union, second floor gallery Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reception March 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Art of Google Books by Krissy Wilson is an imagecuration blog that values the adversaria chronicled in book digitization. The aim of the project is twofold: to recognize book digitization as rephotography and to promote the signs of use that accompany these texts as wor thy of study and exhibition. For more information, visit theartofgooglebooks.tumblr. com/exhibit. VISA International Month Today to April 7 Celebrate culture and diver sity with events including a pageant, fashion show and talent show. Visit www.ufvisa.org for more information. Dash For Doctors Saturday, 8:30 a.m.THUNDER STORMS 84/57 PARTLY CLOUDY 85/56 PARTLY CLOUDY 85/57 PARTLY CLOUDY 83/58 PARTLY CLOUDY 83/59 TUESDAY MONDAY SUNDAY SATURDAY

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 ALLIGATOR, 3 ON CAMPUS KELSEY GRENTZERAlligator Contributing WriterThe third-generation iPad tablet debuts at the UF bookstore today, but students wont get a discount on the product. lease for Apple suppliers around the world. It is priced starting at $499. Jon Pitts, a trade manager at the UF bookstore, said the bookstore did not offer a preorder option for the iPad, and Apple did not give an exact number of iPads that would be shipped to the store. IPads have been popular at the bookstore in the past, Pitts said, and he expects the new one to sell out quickly. The new iPad features more vivid graphics, faster perfor and the ability to connect to 4G networks. It is offered in black or white and features the same 10-hour battery life as its predecessor, the iPad 2. Pitts said the new iPad is essentially a beefed-up iPad 2. The screen resolution is incredible, he said. Its higher tion TVs. According to Macworld Magazines website, iPads preordered through the Apple store are sold out, and high demand has led to shipping delays of two to three weeks for new orders. Corresponding with the third generation iPads release, the iPad 2 prices dropped on March 7, according to Apples website. A 16-gigabyte iPad 2 now starts at $399. Pitts said the price drop is likely to lead many students to choose the iPad 2 rather than the newer model. Twenty-year-old accounting junior Kelly Collar said she doesnt think the iPad will be a necessary purchase for her because she already has an iPhone. She said the upgraded iPad doesnt seem worth the extra cost. If I was going to buy one, I would buy an older one because I feel like it would be a much better value, Collar said. Sonya Sarkar, a 21-year-old economics junior, said the brand alone makes the cost worth it to her. I would buy it because I just love Apple, she said. And Id buy the newer one because it would have more features.UF bookstore gets new iPad today sans student discount KELLY PRICEAlligator Contributing WriterStudents will be able to see the Pilobolus dance company per form this weekend without turning their wallets inside-out. The company, known for its contortionists who form objects such as cars and trees with their bodies, will perform Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. This is Pilobolus fourth trip to UF and part of the companys 40th anniversary tour. The company performed shadow works on Late Night with Conan OBrien and appeared in a Hyundai commercial and OK Gos All is Not Lost music video. Renee Jaworski, Pilobolus associate artistic director, said she hopes audience members will leave the performance inspired by the human body. We take what were capable of as humans and make it interesting, said Jaworski, a member of the Pilobolus team since 2000. Pilobolus, which is based in Washington Depot, Conn., has three artistic directors, 120 original works and about 25 dancers. The company creates three original productions every year. Phillips Center spokesman Todd Taylor said this is a great opportunity for students. Taylor said when Pilobolus came to the Phillips Center in 2008, 1,340 tickets were sold. He expects about 1,000 attendees on Sunday. Tickets are available online and cost $12 for UF students. General admission tickets range from $20 to $40. Phillips Center to host contortionist dance group I would buy it because I just love Apple.Sonya Sarkareconomics junior

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4, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 ON CAMPUS THE ASSOCIATED PRESSORLANDO Members of a self-described black militia group will attempt a citizens arrest on a white neighborhood watch leader who admitted to fatally shooting an unarmed African-American teen in an Orlando suburb, but has not been charged, a leader of the group said Thursday. Members of The New Black Liberation Militia plan to take 28-year-old George Zimmerman to federal authorities next week since local police havent acted, said Najee Muhammad, a leader of the militia group. Sanford police investigated but have declined for now to arrest Zimmerman, who says he acted in self-defense last month when he shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Police say they have no evidence to disprove his assertion. They have since turned the case over woman said it could be weeks before a depresent the case to a grand jury. An attorney for the teens family said they are discouraging actions such as what the militia proposed. They want justice at the hands of authoriCrump. Everybody has a right to peacefully assemble but we certainly want to leave any A spokesman for Sanford police didnt return an email seeking comment on the militia groups plans. Zimmerman has a disconnected number and couldnt be reached for comment. Moments before the shooting, Zimmer man had called police to report a suspicious person in the neighborhood. After a confrontation, he shot and killed Martin, who was walking back from a convenience store to a house in the Sanford neighborhood where Out of a population of 54,000, about 57 percent of Sanford residents are white and 31 percent are black, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. The median income is about $43,000. Martins family has criticized police for suit asking that the 911 tapes be released, but police said the tapes are part of the investigation and will only be released once the case. A spokeswoman for the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights group that monitors hate groups, said her organization didnt have any information on The New Black Liberation Militia. Photos on the site show men dressed in fatigues and berets. There is no mention of citizens arrests in Floridas criminal statutes but state courts have cited common law in establishing when such an arrest can be made. The crime has to be a felony. It has to be witnessed by the citizen making the arrest or the citizen must have probable cause that the person being ar rested is guilty of a felony. Orlando criminal defense attorney Patrick Cairns said members of the militia face a high legal hurdle in taking such action since they didnt witness a crime. They could be charged with false imprisonment if they detain Zimmerman.Militia group wants to arrest Fla. watch leader suspect MICHAEL SCOTT DAVIDSONAlligator Contributing Writer students were accepted into the UF Hall of Fame on Monday. The students were recognized for their commitment to improving the student experience, especially through campus leadership. Its literally the culmination of everything Ive done induction. He is pursuing a masters degree at UF in information systems and operations management. About 80 students competed for UFs highest recognition for student leaders by submitting an application, essay, resume and letter of recommendation to the selection committee. The eight members of the committee judged the aptrodicasa, assistant vice president of student affairs and chairwoman of the Committee. she said. Were looking for people that made a difference. Students accepted into the UF Hall of Fame this semespresident of Student Affairs. It was signed by the UF Hall of Fame selection committee. An induction ceremony will be held April 3 in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. Inducted students pictures will join those of Stephen C. OConnell, Tim Tebow and other UF Hall of Fame the Reitz Union. applicant, was one of the undergraduate students accepted this year. He said he thought his essay about cooperating with students with different political beliefs as former Student Government Senate president gave him a competitive edge over other applicants. I think that because that lesson [rang] so true to me, it Lewis said he focused on improving the university through SG. As Student Senate president, he hosted the switch to electronic voting for SG elections. Interfraternity Council, said the award recognized his and his peers efforts to improve UF during their time as students. It shows that hard work, determination and passion pays off sometimes in ways you never would have exThe watch leader shot a 17-year-old in February I think that because that lesson [rang] so true to me, it really appealed to the selection committee.Micah LewisUF senior

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 ALLIGATOR, 5 THE TEMPLE WILL REMAIN ON CAMPUS THROUGH MARCH 24. JOY KINGAlligator Contributing WriterA life-size temple made of PVC pipes and cloth will take up most of the real estate on the Reitz Union North Lawn next week. Messiahs Mansion, a Christian organization from Har rah, Okla., began constructing a scale version of a biblical temple on the North Lawn late Wednesday night. When completed, the 75-by-100-foot model will stand 15 feet tall. Its a copy of Gods house in heaven, said Carolyn Leinneweber, director of Messiahs Mansion. The blueprint for the temple comes from the Book of Exodus in the Bible, she said. Leinneweber, 50, has been running Messiahs Mansion with her husband full-time since 2003. They received an invitation from UF SeventhDay Adventist group Baby Isaac and were given two days to complete the project. About 30 to 40 volunteers from Baby Isaac, Messiahs Mansion and Gainesville Seventh-Day Adventist Church are helping build the temple. They will give 15-minute tours of the tabernacle from Saturday through March 24. Tours will be open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday. Each project costs about $15,000 dollars and is funded entirely by donations, she said. Thomson Paris, vice president of Baby Isaac, said the group has been trying to get Messiahs Mansion to come to UF for more than a year. The religious museum will allow students to experience what life was like during biblical times, he said.Biblical temple to be built on North Lawn WADE MILLWARDAlligator Contributing WriterUF students can go Around the World in 30 Days with International Month, which ends in April. Volunteers for International Student Affairs, or VISA, is hosting the annual event that began this week. The student organization showcases different cultures. This years theme is Around the World in 30 Days. a Saturday pageant show. According to VISA President and English junior Alexandra Bargoot, 21, about 100 people attended Mondays opening ceremonies. This years budget for International Month is about $52,000, she said. Satvika Ponnavolu, International Month director and president of the Indian Student Association, said the are charged to attend. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. The 21-year-old biology senior said the money will Kids Backpack Program. Bargoot said this is the 50th anniversary of the VISA talent show, which closes International Month on April 7. She said she expects about 3,500 people to attend.International Month kicks off on campusON CAMPUS KAT HARLANAlligator Contributing WriterAs St. Patricks Day revelers begin their celebrations in Midtown, Jason McKibben will be going bald for children with cancer. The political science freshman committed to having his head shaved today during the Freshman Leadership Councils St. Baldricks Day fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Flavet Field. During the event, participants known as shavees volunteer to have their heads shaved in support cer. They have the option to donate at least 8 to 10 inches of their hair. The St. Baldricks Foundation is a national organization that raises funds for childhood cancer research. As of Thursday evening, 15 shavees have raised $5,255. A few have raised more than $1,000 each. McKibben, whose blond hair just reaches his shoulders, said he has had long hair since his freshman ben said he was hesitant to shave his head and get rid of his beach bum look. I thought about it a little bit, he said. Its children with cancer. I dont really know how anyone can say no to that. McKibben said he was inspired by his high school physics teachers 2-year-old son, Greg Grasso, who underwent 21 chemotherapy treatments in the last 15 months for the cancer in his eyes. the same day that McKibben will have his head shaved. For more information, visit www. stbaldricks.org/events/uf.Volunteers to shave heads for child cancer Its children with cancer. I dont really know how any one can say no to that.Jason McKibbenfreshman

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Reader responseVote or post a message at www.alligator.orgThe views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Alligator .The Alligator will be withheld if the writer shows just cause. We reserve the right to edit for length, grammar, style and libel. Send letters to letters@alligator.org, bring them to 1105 W. University Ave., or send them to P.O. Box 14257, Gainesville, FL 32604-2257. Columns of about 450 words about original topics and editorial cartoons are also welcome. Questions? Call 352-376-4458. Column EditorialFRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 WWW.ALLIGATOR.ORG/OPINIONS Joey Flechas EDITOR Emily Morrow MANAGING EDITOR Justin Hayes OPINIONS EDITOR84 TOTAL VOTES65% YES 35% NOThursdays question: Did you complete FAFSA? Todays question: Are you Irish?Ladies and gentleman, put on your green, get out your shamrocks, hide your gold from those greedy leprechauns, eat some corned beef n cabbage and have a pint of Guinn uh, green Kool-Aid, because tomorrows St. Pattys Day! Before you start celebrating the day of Irish cultural stereotypes (no, they really do drink a lot), take some time to read this weeks Gainesville-doesnt-really-need-an-excusebased-on-a-religious-holiday-commemorating-the-patronsaint-of-Ireland-to-party-but-well-take-it edition of ... Darts & LaurelsIn the spirit of this weekends festivities, we start by throwing a you-do-realize-that-just-because-its-green-doesntmean-its-Irish DART to the youngsters who indulge in green food coloring-tinted beverages instead of actual Irish brews. Have a nice stout or an Irish cream ale, not some gross green High Life. Despite the bill that passed the state legislature last week allowing UF and Florida State University to raise their tuition higher than the 15 percent annual limit, tuition at UF may not be rising as quickly as originally suspected. For stating that he would wait to increase tuition to national average rates until Fall 2013, we give a way-to-step-on-thebreaks LAUREL to UF President Bernie Machen Machen also said that he would initially only raise tuition to market rates for incoming freshmen. You may now release some of the pressure from your wallet. Got your brackets ready for the NCAA basketball tournament? So does the president of the United States. Well, sort of. For thinking that USF stood for the University of San Francisco and not the University of South Florida, we throw a hey-isnt-something-going-on-in-the-Middle-East DART to President Obama. The last thing you want to do in an election season is piss off Floridians. Finally, a controversial business plan developed by New tins South by Southwest technology convention had a lot of ference walking wireless hotspots. They paid the volunteers from the homeless shelter $20 a day and let them keep all of the donations given to them in return for using the wireless service. Contrary to the criticism and accusations of exploitation, were giving a what-an-innovative-way-to-make-the-homeless-visible-to-others-while-also-helping-them-make-somemoney LAUREL to BBH Labs and the homeless shelter Front Steps, which helped put this program together. The homeless volunteers were not forced to participate. Whats wrong with helping people make a few extra bucks? Have a fun and safe weekend, and be sure to check back next week.Imagine message often misunderstoodFollowing the 9/11 attacks in 2001, the country was, naturally, reeling emotionally. People were shocked almost 3,000 people dead, families torn apart, iconic American architecture and symbolism utterly destroyed, our proud military headquarters damaged. An attack of this magnitude hadnt been seen before. For the In that same month, according to a New York Times article, Clear Channel Communications, a company that owns the most AM and FM radio stations in America, internally circulated a list of de facto banned songs. When the lists circulation broke to the media, Clear Channel claimed it hadnt banned the songs outright, and that the songs had been graylisted, or put on a voluntary blacklist for individual stations to decide. The songs graylisted were deemed lyrically questionable. Artists whose songs were rumored to appear on the list included Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Louis Armstrong and Billy Joel. One popular song among them was Imagine by John Lennon. The songs message was so powerful that Neil Young performed it on America: A Tribute to Heroes, a huge TV fundraiser that aired 10 days after the attacks. There are debates about this song all the time. Some claim it is socialist in nature and therefore un-American. Clear Channel seemed to have agreed when it graylisted the song a completely wrong move. There is little doubt Imagine promotes world peace. It declares that without countries and religion, there would be nothing to kill or die for, and without possessions, there would be no need for greed or hunger. Lennon states that a world without these things would be a world with all the people living life in peace. Detractors like Clear Channel would say the hippie song disguises a sinister idea: that beneath the overt people-sitting-Indian-style-in-a-circle-holding-hands-andchanting-kumbaya message lies some sort of socialist propaganda. Theyd say Lennon was calling for people to give up on religion, the moral compass of life, and become atheist, anarchicountry and let go of the material possessions they worked hard for so everyone could eat and live in a more equal station of life. The people who think this just dont get it. In truth, underlying the world peace message, Lennon subtly and profoundly pointed out lack of a better term) to discriminate against people based on manmade conceptions, and that fact ultimately divides people. Lennon pointed out religion, country and possescountries. Man makes material possessions, and material possessions are a function of money, another device made by man. Its precisely through these boxes, which we manufactured ourselves, that society has conditioned us to judge people. Weve been taught to hate. Consider religious wars like the Crusades and the soonIslamophobia. Countries that go to war to improve their positions virtually every single war. Consider prejudices made about entire peoples because of their government. Are the people who live in China genuinely bad people or does their government simply pose a threat to our government? Consider how jealous people can be when their classmates, neighbors or coworkers get new cars, and consider how that jealousy breeds resentment. Resist the society-made boxes and the pull to place people in them. We are all humans sharing one earth with similar capacities and struggles. Imagine that with compassion and understanding, we can solve problems and change the world. If more people understood John Lennons Imagine, the world would indeed live as one. Chris Ceresa is a math and classics junior at UF. His column appears on Fridays. Chris Ceresaopinions@alligator.org

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FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 ALLIGATOR, 7 As we get closer to graduation, more of us are looking to make the kind of money weve never seen in our lives at new jobs. Friends all around me are getting the dreaded boot from their parents. No more phone coverage, car insurance or food money. Most people have no clue how to manage money, and they UF grads entering the real world should establish a plan now to save for big goals such as retirement and a home and steer clear of salespeople of all stripes. panys 401(k) plan. Finances might bore you, but commit to contributing at least until the company wont match anymore and choose the lowest cost stock index fund if you have one. At about 9 percent annual return, large U.S. company stock has returned more than it did in the past 25 years or so. Investing $10,000 at 22 is like investing $67,275 at age 42. ing Administration require a 5 percent down payment. It might take a while to get together $10,000 for a $200,000 house unless you put away a small amount of money per month for about 48 months for that purpose. If you want a private loan so you wont have to pay extra for private mortgage insurance, you need 20 percent down. So start saving for the future as soon as you start a new job. yers and the like pass the arduous processes required to get the big bucks, many tend to immediately buy the big stuff like houses, boats, luxury cars and more. If youre making $50,000 a year, If buying a house right out of school is a bad decision, then I think buying a brand new car for more than $25,000 has to be worse. Nothing loses its value faster than a new car. as much as any extravagant fragrance youve purchased. If you must have a car, look for something 1 to 4 years old so someone else can take the $10,000 to $20,000 price drop. Did you go to Career Fair and see that Northwestern Mutual was hiring, or read that the Modern Woodmen have panies are hiring insurance salespeople, which costs next to nothing. ucts such as whole life, universal life and more. cial product he or she is selling. commission for each elephant they kill, so let the buyer beware. Once you start a family, it will make sense to have a term life insurance, but whole life insurance is usually sold as an investment, and its not a very good one. In general, you want to protect against massive losses that cy, ask for a high deductible because losing $100 shouldnt make you lose sleep, but losing $100,000 should and thats what you need protection for. manager approaches you to do something, please ask him nancial salespeople. ticket items, and beware of anyone who wants to sell you I know its tough to give up all those perks our parents have been giving us for the past 22 years of our lives. You might start by asking Siri if that new iPhone is really necessary. Travis Hornsby is a statistics and economics senior at UF. His column regularly appears on Mondays.Guest column Travis Hornsbyopinions@alligator.org

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with a standards board. I just heard about this situation a few hours ago, Gordian said. Ive been in meetings all evening and havent had time to get to the bottom of what happened. Mobley worked with two other people, according to Gainesville Police, whose investigation is still in progress. Other arrests are more than likely forthcoming, said GPD spokeswoman Cpl. Angelina Valuri. At about 6 p.m. Wednesday, Mobley and the two other people planned to steal six boxes of Black Roll Out Plastic Sheeting from the Home Depot at 5150 NW 13th St, police said. The three men loaded the sheets on a cart near the garden center exit, and Mobley distracted a cashier as the other two people rolled the cart to the parking lot. surveillance video, according to police. Earlier Wednesday, employees from the Home Depot on Northwest 75th Street warned the employees of the Northwest 13th Street location about the three suspicious people. Workers at the 75th Street store followed three people around the store before they left without buying anything. In the parking lot at the 13th Street store, Mobley and the other two people loaded the sheets into cer Gaylord Wagaman confronted them. They took the sheets out of the car and lingered for a few minutes, according to police. But the three suspects then got back in the car and drove off, hopping a curb and almost hitting several vehicles before speeding off on Northwest 13th Street. Wagaman was on the phone with 911 when they left. From the surveillance video, GPD determined the car belonged to another fraternity member, whose name was not released. Thursday morning, and he turned himself in at the GPD Criminal Investigations Building. Contact Tyler Jett at tjett@alligator. org and Samantha Shavell at sshavell@ alilgator.org.Suspect worked with two other people, police say8, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 Faculty members talked insuranceHowever, even if the governor approves market-rate tuition, it probably wouldnt be imposed in the fall, Machen said. Going straight to the market rate would mean an increase of about 40 percent. Machen said to be fair, hed rather wait until Fall 2013 to allow families considering UF to plan for the cost. Another side of the plan would introduce the same amount for tuition throughout their degree programs so families can plan for similar expenses over four years. Tuition would increase with incoming freshman classes. During the meeting, Machen opened the GatorCare. Some were concerned about whether offcampus and retired faculty would be covered under the plan. Machen said they would. Wherever you are, we got you covered, he said. Machen encouraged faculty to keep voicing their concerns and suggestions. He said the only everyone is if they continue to share. Bernard Mair, associate provost for undergraduate affairs, and Dave Kratzer, associate vice president for student affairs, gave an update on the anti-hazing task force. Mair and Kratzer said people will soon be able to look up organizations conduct history online to see if a hazing complaint has been made against it. We want to be very transparent and very clear with our students, Kratzer said. FACULTY, from page 1Machen THEFT, from page 1cCRImeME TYLER JETTAlligator Staff WriterGregory M. Milner pushed a key into the front door of the apartment around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and tried to open it. The key didnt Open the door, Milner said, according to Gainesville Police. I know youre in there. One of the women called 911. Milner, who he got one that worked, but the deadbolt was locked. arrived, and Milner was arrested on four counts of stalking. Milner, 29, is being held at the Alachua County Jail in lieu of a $400,000 bond. Stephanie Coronado, a psychology senior, lives at The Estates with three other girls. They didnt use to lock the deadbolt. They covered the handle in tape to remind them. We basically had a rule: Dont use it, said Stephanie Coronado, a psychology senior. We were afraid one of us would get stuck outside. Then, we met Greg. Before Milner showed up at their doorstep Wednesday, Coronado and Gianessa Nieto, an exploratory freshman, were preparing to go to -Man charged with stalking womenSeeEE SS TALK, Pa A GeE 9

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ing in the keyhole, they assumed a roommate was coming home. It was only a matter of seconds, Coronado said. We were about to leave. Thats scary as hell. in mid-January. While she was in the apartment complexs up a conversation with her. He talked for about an hour about a thesis he was writing about massage therapy, she said. and the other two roommates: Jillian Koenig, a business freshman, and Alisha Badger, a Santa Fe student. While the women were exercising together in their knocked on the door and asked if they were in a band. He lingered at the door, Coronado said, but he eventually left. peared almost everywhere. Any time were at the pool, any time were at the gym, he said. We dont know where he comes from. He knocked on the door again in early February and told them their parents were downstairs, waiting to greet them. One of the women called never contact the victims again, according to police. when they walked outside, and his actions culminated Wednesday. The women were frightened thinking about how They are also angry at The was on probation for a stalking charge in January 2008, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. An employee told the women the complex does not do background checks on its residents, Badger said. an Estates manager offered to let the women move to another apartment within the complex. Thats not good enough, they said. They want out out of The Estates and out of their leases. A woman at The Estates call center said Thursday night it was too late for the Alligator to get a comment concerning the womens situation. Koenig was especially worried. In January, she signed a lease for next year. Contact Tyler Jett at tjett@ alligator.org.Man had stalking record ALLIGATOR, 9 Elizabeth Hamilton / AlligatorWall Must FallAyesha Sayed, a 19-year-old criminology, sociology and psychology major, chants Free Palestine with other members of Students for Justice in Palestine on the Plaza of the Americas on Thursday afternoon. STALK, from page 8Milner

FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 WWW.ALLIGATORSPORTS.ORG Follow us on TwitterFor live in-game updates and analysis from Floridas trip to the NCAA Tournament, follow beat writer John Boothe (@jjboothe), staff writer Greg Luca (@GregLuca) and Matt Watts (@WattMatts). alligatorSports.orgFor all the latest on Gators sports this weekend, including stories on the NCAA Tournament and the lacrosse, tennis and gymnastics teams, please visit alligatorSports.org. Hannah Rogers and the Gators softball team kicks off a series against Southeastern Conference foe South Carolina today at home. See story at alligatorSports.org. Brett Le Blanc / Alligator StaffFlorida and point guard Erving Walker (center) will be facing its toughest defense test of the season in Fridays NCAA Tournament game against No. 10 Virginia, which limits opponents to just 53.7 points per game. UVA ALLOWING TEAMS TO SHOOT JUST 29.5 PERCENT FROM 3-POINT RANGE. JOHN BOOTHEAlligator Staff Writer losses this season against some of the nations most highly regarded defenses, the Gators thought they were prepared for anything an NCAA Tournament team could possibly throw at them. Ohio State featuring Big Ten steals leader Aaron Craft, who helped the Buckeyes pilfer Florida for 16 2-3 zone defense forced 20 against the Gators. In conference play, the chalfacing Kentucky and Anthony Dathe regular season as a top-25 debeen as stingy ahead of the NCAA Tournament as Virginias packline defense. (23-10) tip off against the No. 10 Omaha, Neb., at 2:10 p.m., they will be shooting on, statistically, real strength of their team how well they defend, how they help each other, the pressure they apyou look at their team throughout the course of the year, they are team. Virginias scoring defense, game, is ranked second in the less than 50 points, the most by an Atlantic Coast Conference team dating back to the beginning of the shot-clock era. line defense which was created coach Tony Bennetts father, Dick attempts to compensate for a lack of athleticism by clogging the paint and placing its own players around an imaginary, 16-foot arc Gators facing tough defensive challenge in opening game TOM GREENAlligator Staff Writer When Jeff Driskel enrolled at Flor ida last January, the nations top-ratduring spring practice; he admittedly had no idea what he was doing. One forgettable freshman seator later, Driskel said he feels much more comfortable as he battles fellow sophomore Jacoby Brissett for the Gators starting job. Any time you get any experience, youre going to be a lot more comfortable, Driskel said. I came in not knowing too much kinda just throwing the ball around. But [Wednesdays] practice I felt a lot more comfortable. Both Driskel and Brissett spoke to and while both were tight-lipped ton Dunbar wasnt rep. Although the sophomore signalcallers are splitting time within the offense, and coach Will Muschamp said he has no timetable for naming a starter, Wednesdays practice marked a step forward for Driskel, Driskel, Brissett speak for BasASEballBALL BRYAN HOLTAlligator Writer this weekend looking like a shell of the Southeastern Conference baseball power house people tend to think of when the Commodores are discussed. statistic. more runs (101) or committed more errors (30). Mike Zunino said. You could be going bad and then the next thing you know it clicks and they could go on a run. Its something that we cannot take for granted. While the Commodores may not march in with the best resume in hand, they will ar normalcy and consistency. Thats because starting on Friday night will be left-handed place to start 2012. 23.1 innings of work, with his only loss this season coming in an 8-3 defeat on opening night to Stanford, the nations No. 2 team. But it will not only be Ziomeks skill set the Gators trouble. While it would be considered nitpicking to claim full-blown weakteam. Of Floridas top-four leaders in batting Florida not overlooking Vandy despite poor season startsSEE BasASEBALL, Pa A GE 18s SEE FOOTballBALL, Pa A GE 18s SEE HOOPsS, Pa A GE 16Driskel

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16, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 JOE MORGANAlligator Staff Writer The Gators return to March Madness was shrouded in uncertainty throughout an up-anddown season. After falling to Kentucky 71-67 eastern Conference Tournament on March 2, Florida had to wait 10 days to learn its postseason fate. Not until Monday did UF p.m., returning to The Big Dance After more than a week of tweaking their game and hoping for the chance to play for a national championship, the Gators ahead of them in the Buckeyes. Not only could UF move for iar. Like the Gators, the Buckeyes employ three-guard lineups, running a guard-oriented offense that gets the majority of its points They kind of do the same thing we do as far as using onna Allen added. Just practicing against that, with us using it as our strength, we already know how to guard and what we want However, that is where the similarities end for Florida and The two squads differences NCAA Tournament. While the Gators were happy just to get into The Big Dance, the Buckeyes expected more than a No. 8 seed from the selection committee after Big Ten Conference. a little disappointed with their UF already faces a tall task in the Gators will face this season. They are 2-8 in those games. Additionally, the Buckeyes game, respectively. Its a huge challenge for the Jordan Jones said. Its two of the similar styles, something that has encouraged the Gators in their preparation for the Buckeyes. Theres a comfort level just with the terminology of uncause its the same sort of things youre harping on and trying to facing a game against the naand Baylor, the tournaments No. 1 overall seed. Florida has not advanced past when the Gators advanced to the Contact Joe Morgan at joemorgan@alligator.org.Gators readying for NCAA Tournament, guard-heavy BuckeyesButler Cavaliers limping into tourney after injuries to bench players Virginias defenders wont cross that line until the UF player theyre guarding receives a pass. If Brad Beal or Kenny Boynton attempt to drive the lane, the Cavaliers teams that dont necessarily do exactly the similar philosophies, similar mindsets in comes teams like the guard-heavy Gators to settle for jump shots, the Cavaliers have since 2007, though, the low-scoring Cava17 season-ending left foot injury to freshman sixth man Malcolm Brogdon. Less than a month earlier, they also lost injury, from which he has yet to return. a seven-man rotation, Virginia has scaled fense to a near crawl. The Cavaliers went per game good for 10th in the ACC. Contact John Boothe at jboothe@alligator. org. HOOPS, from page 15Similar nature of teams helping Florida prepare UF Bask etball

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who struggled mightily during his freshman campaign but will get a clean slate under new offensive coordinator Brent Pease. Despite battling through spring practice last year, Driskel entered the 2011 season No. 2 on the Gators depth chart behind redshirt senior John Brantley. He made his collegiate debut against Florida Atlantic, completing 4 of 6 passes for 42 yards and an interception in second-half garbage time. But nearly a month later, when Brantley sprained his ankle at the end of the called upon and looked just as lost as he said he was in the spring. I want to say that I was calm, but Id be lying, Driskel said. I was a little nervous. It was a big stage; I should have been more prepared. Driskel vows he will be more prepared this year, adding he is more maoffense, which is remaining largely the same under Pease apart from tweaked terminology and more shifts and presnap motions. First, Driskel must beat out Brissett, who took over the backup job following the Alabama game and looked far more poised running Floridas offense than Driskel did in his limited action. To be honest I wasnt (nervous), Brissett said. I mean, throughout practice I kind of like put myself in situations in my head like if it was a real game, and when I went out there I dont think I felt anything. the backup, even earning time as the Gators goal-line quarterback when Brantleys ankle was still recovering. Neither quarterback put up impressive numbers as freshmen, but regardless of results, Muschamp said the experience both gained last season will pay dividends moving forward, and he sees the intangibles both need to be great quar terbacks. Ive said it before: Unfortunately they played for us [last] year; fortunately they played for us [last] year, Muschamp said. Its two-fold. Its not an indictment on either young man. I think theyre really good players, but playing as a freshman at that position is different. Its different than any other position. Contact Tom Green at tgreen@alligator. org. 20, ALLIGATOR FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 UF CommunicationsSophomore quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett (left) and Jeff Driskel (right) spoke to the media fF OOTBALL, from page 15Of Floridas 27 home runs this season, 15 have come from left-handed batters, eight have come from righties and four have come courtesy of freshman Taylor Gushue, one of two switch-hitters on the team. We have a lot of lefties and we just have to battle and compete every at-bat, Zunino said. I think were doing a great job of that this year. Although Floridas team batting average is .312, its team average against left-handed pitching is a notch lower at .298 not a sign of serious troubles by any means but a slight note when dealing with a team that has won 14 straight games by an average of 5.4 runs and is hitting .323 in March. throws hard but also has an unorthodox delivery, something they learned during his freshman season when he held them hitless during 2.1 innings of relief over three appearances. This time, there wont be any surprises, and senior right Weve got a few hard-throwing lefties on our squad, too, so I think seeing those guys in the fall and spring is prise us. Etc.: For the third straight weekend, sophomore righthander Jonathon Crawford will be Floridas Sunday starter as the Gators continue to hold sophomore Karsten Whitson out of action for what UF coach Kevin OSullivan has called precautionary reasons. BASEBALL, from page 15 Nothing is going to surprise us.Preston Tucker